The Snack Shack food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Tunbridge Wells
The Snack Shack holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 January 2026, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
94% of rated food businesses in Tunbridge Wells score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Tunbridge Wells ratings →
Address: The Pantry, 173 Commercial Road, Paddock Wood, TN12 6DS
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
That puts The Snack Shack among the 866 places in Tunbridge Wells holding top marks, 83% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 866 | 83% | ← The Snack Shack | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 119 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 43 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 38 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Snack Shack none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Snack Shack, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foresters Arms P H Pub/bar/nightclub | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Impact Food Group At Paddock Wood Primary Academy School/college/university | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Wine Mill Retailers - other | 155 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 December 2019 |
| The Community Storehouse Retailers - other | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2013 |
| Sun Kong House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Paddock Wood Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Saint Andrews Anglian And Methodist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2022 |
| St Andrews Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2011 |
Questions about The Snack Shack
What is The Snack Shack's food hygiene rating?
The Snack Shack has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 8 January 2026.
Is The Snack Shack safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Snack Shack last inspected?
The Snack Shack was last inspected on 8 January 2026, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tunbridge Wells Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Snack Shack?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Snack Shack compare to other places in Tunbridge Wells?
83% of the 1,043 rated food businesses in Tunbridge Wells hold the top rating of 5, and The Snack Shack is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects The Snack Shack and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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